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The Board had no further questions. Findings: Ms. Falkiewicz made a motion, seconded by Mr. Kuebler, to approve Application # 6158. Ms. Falkiewicz reviewed the area variance criteria as follows: • Whether an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to nearby properties –No • Whether the benefit sought by the applicant can be achieved by some feasible method other than a variance – No • Whether the request is substantial – It is not • Whether the proposed variance will have an adverse effect or impact on the physical or environmental conditions in the neighborhood or district – No • Whether the alleged difficulty was self-created – Yes, but the balancing test still favors granting the variance All members voted in favor of the motion. GRANTED Application # 6159 Michael Mack – Requesting one (1) area variance for a proposed detached garage at 6586 Taylor Rd (Zoned RA) Tina and Michael Mack, the homeowners, spoke on this variance. They are asking for a variance of 280 sq. ft. to build a cold storage garage/barn. It is a 16 ft. by 40 ft. garage with an overhang that adds additional square footage over 1000 feet. It would be in the back of their property. Commissioner Yoder clarified that the overhang is what puts them over the allowed square footage. Tina Mack said yes. She said it will not be a two story building. Chairman Dimpfl clarified that it will only be used for cold storage. Tina Mack said yes. The Board had no further questions. Findings: Mr. Kuebler made a motion, seconded by Mr. Adrian, to approve Application # 6159. Mr. Kuebler reviewed the area variance criteria as follows: • Whether an undesirable change will be produced in the character of the neighborhood or a detriment to nearby properties – He does not think so